Lucianna Wesley, Author at Hairguard

The Benefits of a Vegan Diet for Hair Growth – A Scientific Review

Plant-based diets including vegetarianism and veganism have been around for thousands of years, though they’ve more recently begun to gain popularity with the general public (1). In fact, a plant-based diet can have a wide array of health benefits for its followers which is why it seems its popularity has grown so quickly (2). From …

The Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet for Hair Growth – A Scientific Review

There are plenty of diets that make miraculous claims but many of them cannot be backed by science. Vegetarianism, however, is one diet with an array of scientific studies to prove its health benefits (1). In this post, I’ll introduce the vegetarian diet including its different varieties. I’ll then highlight the four ways that vegetarianism …

Standing Desks Vs. Sitting | Does it Affect Your Hair?

In recent years, there seems to have been a shift towards a more health-conscious mindset for millions of people worldwide. This is seen in the growing popularity of exercise techniques such as yoga and pilates and in the growth of the health food industry. However, many adults still spend 70% or more of their waking …

Does an Unhealthy Gut Make Us More Sensitive to Hair Loss?

Poor digestion, upset stomach, and other digestive maladies are tell-tale signs of a poorly functioning gut. But have you ever stopped to consider that your gut’s health is impacting more than just your digestion? Your gut can tell you a lot about your health in general, and it can even lend insight into your hair …

The Benefits of Deep Breathing for Healthy Hair — A Scientific Review

Stress is one of the biggest triggers of hair loss in men and women. In today’s ‘always on’ world being stressed out has almost become a badge of honour. If you’re not stressed, you’re not working and hustling hard enough (they say) and you’re not busy enough. Almost every day someone posts on our Facebook …

The Benefits of Pilates for Healthy Hair Growth – Reviewing Scientific Studies

Hair loss is a common problem for men and women alike. In fact, it’s common enough that a whole industry exists aimed at stopping hair fall and even regrowing hair. But what do many of these treatment options have in common? Side effects and temporary relief. That’s right – while many purported treatments (such as …

The Benefits of Yoga for Healthy Hair Growth – Scientific Study Review

The majority of hair regrowth methods focus on topicals and supplement formulas, such as Rogaine and Propecia. These may help temporarily, but at what cost? Both products are associated with significant and possibly irreversible side-effects. And while natural ingredients and supplements exist, there are other natural ways that might indirectly improve the quality of your …